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Liam Payne died from 'multiple traumas,' 'internal and external bleeding,' autopsy reveals

Officials in Argentina have released a cause of death for Liam Payne, the former One Direction member who died on Wednesday at the age of 31.

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s electrical grid went down Friday after one of the island’s major power plants failed, a day after a massive blackout swept across the Caribbean island and with no official estimate for when service will be restored.

California woman slashed dog's throat, left it alive in trash: Sacramento deputies

The woman "felt her life would be easier if she only had to care for one dog and cut one of the dog’s throats," say officials.

Wisconsin US Senate candidates trade accusations of lying during testy debate

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde repeatedly accused each other of lying over the course of their closely watched Senate race during an often-testy and confrontational debate Friday.

Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singer

Friends, collaborators and fellow musicians have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday at age 31.

American Airlines flight taken out of service after suffering engine damage while taxiing

An American Airlines flight arriving in Chicago from overseas was taken out of service after it suffered damage to its engine while taxiing to the gate at O'Hare on Thursday.

NYC officials envision turning Fifth Avenue into a grand boulevard

NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan’s famed luxury store row Fifth Avenue is in line for a major makeover. New York City officials unveiled a plan this week to transform a central portion of the thoroughfare between Bryant Park and Central Park into a more pedestrian-centered boulevard.

2 Navy aviators are declared dead after a fighter jet crashed in Washington state

Two crew members who were missing following the crash of a fighter jet in mountainous terrain in Washington state during a routine training flight have been declared dead, the U.S. Navy said Sunday.

American despair: In Arizona, high home prices and limited prospects shape voters' presidential pick

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Karl Peterson has been living the cruel inverse of the American dream. His rent keeps getting higher, but his apartments keep getting smaller.

Mississippi couple celebrates 60 years of marriage at Chick-Fil-A

A Mississippi couple celebrated their 60th marriage anniversary at Chick-fil-A after eating lunch at the restaurant every day for the past two years.

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One of the last Navajo Code Talkers from World War II dies at 107

John Kinsel Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II based on the tribe's native language, has died. He was 107.

Kyle Larson opens the third round of NASCAR's playoffs as the title favorite

Kyle Larson has been lucky of late in Las Vegas, where he opens the third round of NASCAR's playoffs on top of the Cup Series standings and the favorite to win Sunday's race.

Stanford psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Philip G. Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died. He was 91. Stanford University announced Friday that Zimbardo died Oct.

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools

A federal judge has heard arguments on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom by Jan. 1.

NOAA releases 2024-25 winter weather outlook: Here's what to expect

Depending on where you live in the U.S., this winter could bring a mix of snow and rain or unseasonably warm weather, according to climate experts.

Who is Lucifer 'Justin Case' Everylove? Meet the presidential candidate who is only on Utah's ballots

Who is Lucifer "Justin Case" Everylove? Here's how this unaffiliated presidential candidate made it onto the ballots in Utah.

What is pink cocaine? Autopsy finds drug in Liam Payne's body

A partial autopsy conducted on former One Direction singer Liam Payne found multiple substances in his system when he fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of a hotel room in Argentina last week, according to a new report from ABC News.

GOP-leaning polls trigger questions about accuracy

The prevalence of Republican-leaning polls in recent weeks is raising questions about their effect on the overall polling average as the presidential race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump tightens even further.

Texas fined $250K for trash thrown onto field, must ID and ban fans

The SEC said it won't suspend alcohol sales at Texas events, but "reserves the right to do so if other requirements are not met.

Still using 'LOL'? That could mean you are getting old

As time has seen several follow-up iterations, including ROFL and LMAO, the original "laugh out loud" acronym is a telltale sign that who you are talking to may be a millennial.

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Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate comments

The exonerated Central Park Five sued former President Donald Trump for defamation on Monday over his comments at the recent presidential debate about their wrongful convictions for rape and assault.

No. 2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 years

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Oregon coach Dan Lanning challenged his team to see how it would respond to a long road trip on a short week following its 32-31 victory over then-No. 2 Ohio State last week. The No. 2 Ducks aced that test Friday night.

New Zealand wins cricket's Women’s T20 World Cup for 1st time with 32-run victory over South Africa

New Zealand won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa by 32 runs on Sunday after a standout performance from Amelia Kerr with bat and ball.

Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico

SAN ANDRES LARRAINZAR, Mexico (AP) — Hundreds gathered Monday to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas.

Getting from Los Angeles to 2 major European cities just got easier

Adventurous SoCal residents looking to hop across the pond this summer can do so with ease thanks to one new and one reintroduced nonstop route from a relatively new low-cost airline.

McDonald's says it doesn't endorse political candidates after Trump visit

McDonald's is emphasizing its political neutrality after former President Donald Trump spent some time behind the counter at one of its Pennsylvania locations.

Crews halt fast-moving brush fire that burned 2 Oakland homes, forced 500 evacuations

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A fast-moving fire fed by strong winds burned two homes Friday and damaged several others in a hillside neighborhood in the city of Oakland, where hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate before more than 100 firefighters stopped the progress of the flames, authorities said.

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — King Charles III ends the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years Tuesday with anti-monarchists hoping his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state.

Indiana 3-year-old scratched by monkey inside Walmart

A 3-year-old is recovering after being scratched this week by a monkey inside a central Indiana Walmart store.

Chumash people in California to co-steward marine sanctuary in historic partnership

For more than 10,000 years, Native Americans have been living along California’s central coast, an area of breathtaking beauty with stunning turquoise waters rich in biodiversity.